Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2025

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides observations and additional information perspectives related to the 2025 State of Logistics report. The report points to an upcoming period of high uncertainties along with the need to fundamentally rethink supply chain resilience as a strategic imperative.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 Trinseo S.A.,

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. Global purchasing power.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. At their request I wrote on the digital supply chain. Digital supply chain is such a buzzword. The digital supply chain is about SO much more than gadgets.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. 🙏 Retailers Tractor Supply Q1 ending March 29. Reported April 24 Over 60% of our business is from products that are manufactured, bagged, assembled or grown in the United States and only 12% of our business is direct imports. comes from China.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Many pundits insist that anyone who believes the global supply chain is going to return to normal is suffering from this form of insanity. ”[1] Noted supply chain expert Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder of Supply Chain Insights, put it another way. .”[1] … What can we learn? ”[2].

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” UPS plans bundled deliveries to cut costs (FT.com – sub. Mexico Customs Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. Many multinationals have engineered their global supply chains to minimize taxation by creating subsidiaries in low taxation nations like Switzerland, Ireland, and Singapore. Every customer seems to want to manage them differently.”

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. consumers in February for their perspective on the greatest supply chain ‘pain points’ one year into the Covid-19 pandemic. .

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a multi-faceted process with many stakeholders and even more moving parts. New technology aims to make the supply chain more efficient, yet investing in the wrong technology further complicates productivity while hindering profitability. Here’s some research on this topic.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions. Salim: Our automotive customers are increasingly looking at how to counter inflation but at the same time how to enable supply chain resiliency.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Introduction Global trade has entered a new era of volatility, with tariffs and trade restrictions already proving to be powerful tools of economic policy. Supply chain and procurement leaders must now navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 14, 2025

In capital-intensive industries, MRO is the silent enabler of operational continuity, and often the weakest link in the supply chain. A single missing part can halt production, delay repairs, and generate cascading costs. Leading organizations are starting to change that.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tension, inflation, trade issues and environmental and labor concerns exposed existing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and wreaked havoc like none of us have known before. The same holds true for your internal supply chain operations. “We

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution. What drives my passion?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , MercuryGate , Transplace , Opus9 , Paragon , and TranzAct Technologies. Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). enVista Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. Brown @TheMichaelBrown Michael D.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the new year on the horizon, we’re finalizing 2025 supply chain strategies for our most important customers. Know exactly what retail buyers expect from you and how to avoid damaging your relationships by reading our Retail Buyer Report. This approach also applies to their transportation and supply chain network.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD has bolstered our cloud offerings with new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities that enhance user productivity and support informed and intelligent decision-making. The benefit is a robust collaboration tool for developing new documents or changing documents.

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QAD

MAY 20, 2025

One recent consequence of these tariff announcements is Stellantis temporary suspension of production at a plant in Mexico and another in Canada. These include holding back on purchase orders in the hopes that tariffs will be removed or reduced after further trade talks, moving production facilities, or applying for tariff remedy programs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2015

SAP Plans Assortment Planning Tool for the Connected Retailer. with Predictive Execution and Big Data Views. almost ready to consider loosening trucking curbs: Mexico (Reuters). Cass Freight Index Report for December 2014. FMCSA to Award $30 Million in State Grants to Advance Real-Time Safety Technologies.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. DENSO is Investing in Peloton’s Truck Platooning Technology. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Mexico freight totaled $45.2

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2020

supply chains face seasonal risks as the hurricane season begins — and it could be a tough season. Chris Dolce ( @chrisdolcewx ) reports, “The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a fast start with three named storms by early June.”[1] Generally, however, technology can help. They are: 1. Assess your risk.

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JDA software

MAY 10, 2019

Loblaw Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Hardeep Kharaud has led Loblaw’s digital evolution in retail, leading the company’s data science team to evaluate and quickly take advantage of digital technology innovation in the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 7, 2020

The lines and shortages at supermarkets have introduced the challenges of supply chain disruption to virtually everyone. Panic buying has made it hard to find toilet paper, cleaning supplies, masks, gloves, groceries, and protective equipment as consumers purchase beyond their immediate needs.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. This is alarming.”. From ships to drones. Critical minerals like lithium and nickel.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. Headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, it has multiple local plants, as well as facilities in China, Hungary, and Mexico.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Back here on Earth, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Nikola One Hydrogen-Electric Truck Revealed. Retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico to invest $1.3 billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). Retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico to invest $1.3 billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). First UPS U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

I’ve started to ramp up my training for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure team ride in support of JDRF, which will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 3, 2018. Walmart-Led Blockchain Effort Seeks Farm-to-Grocery-Aisle View of Food Supply Chain (WSJ – sub. Descartes Acquires Velocity Mail. Risky Business?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 Robinson and TMC earned second place in CSCMP’s Supply Chain Innovation Award.

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Elementum

JUNE 3, 2015

The Natural Gas Paradox, or Why Supply Chain Traceability is Important. Or, perhaps you work for a company that employs natural gas to help “green” its supply chain. With environmental issues at the forefront of many conversations, supply chain managers cannot afford to forgo important changes.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

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